#7 Gulf Coast, Texas

 Gulf Coast, Texas

If you’re looking for a unique family vacation, try the Gulf Coast in Texas, home to the Padre Island National Seashore. This 130,434-acre shoreline offers everything you need for family fun and then some. And if you’re worried about crowds spilling over from South Padre Island – don’t be; the two areas are separated by an impassable channel giving your family the ideal atmosphere for that perfect family getaway!

You’ll have a great environment for family fun, and also some of the most pleasing temperatures. The winds are perfect for windsurfing. Or, if you have kids that are too small to conquer the waves, build castles in the sand, fish, by charter or by surf, or observe miraculous wildlife – 350 bird species and sea turtles – sure to excite the little ones.

And whether you are looking to introduce your kids to pure nature – tents, no electricity, the whole shebang – or you’d rather have room service, the Gulf Coast can accommodate you. There are plenty of campgrounds within the park, but there’s also Corpus Christi, northwest of Padre Island, equipped with savory restaurants and city-style activities. Either way, you’ll have the type of family escape that memories are made of!